Do you feel that a lot is happening in your life and wish for some time to process, for perspective and direction? Are you longing for connection with yourself and nature?
If these questions resonate with you, a Solo Wilderness Retreat could be a fitting time out for you. There is nothing to do, but allow yourself to fully experience this very moment. During this week you can dive into beingness and presence, supported by the power of nature and a nature mentor. From this state you might get in touch with your inner compass, a direction, a purpose, a meaning. This is to shift away from being in a re-active to a pro-active state of living.
The heart of the wilderness retreat will be a (24h) Solo time in nature.
You will gain skills to be safe and comfortable for this solo time. You will be provided with the gear and knowledge, adapted to the weather and the temperature that you will meet.
You can either join an existing offer or contact us for a custom retreat where you decide the length of your solo stay.
The next retreat coming up with a 24h Solo is from 22th to 26th of July 2025.
Spending time alone in nature, fasting, is a tradition
that spans throughout human history. Humans have been marking and navigating important life transitions by embarking on vision quests or other solo journeys into the wilderness since ancient times. These practices, rooted in various cultures and spiritual beliefs, have served as powerful rites of passage, allowing individuals to connect deeply with themselves and the natural world, seeking inner clarity and guidance.
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“Being a week in Norway did deeply nurture me and gave a strong sense of direction for my everyday life. I surpassed what I thought I could do being out in late autumn by myself. I always felt safe, guided, its really well organised and the food is amazing. The location is already super unique as well.”
Contact us to organise your private custom Wilderness Solo Retreat!
Structure of the Quest Program:
The retreat can look the following with a 24h Solo. The Solo time can be as long as 4 days and 4 nights with a custom retreat:
Questions and Answers on the Details:
Course Prerequisites and Requirements
Good physical and mental condition is necessary.
You need to be open to sink into yourself. Probably this experience will take you out of your comfort zone. You might face challenging moments as well as moments of joy and gratitude. We will support you in the best way we can to provide you a good and safe experience.
We ask you to reflect on some questions beforehand. More details will be provided during enrollment process.
Be aware that his program will be held without phone and digital time.
What to Bring & Packing List
On the food, Diets and Fasting
Our Background & Experience
We have been both participants and organisers, hosts or ‘protectors’ of wilderness vision quests during the last 7 years, in all seasons, different countries, and with intensities varying from 24hours to 4 days & nights. Through this we bring experience and deeper understanding about the process, needs and requirements on how to host questers in solo retreats. We do those retreats in areas we know very well, and with permission of land owners and other nature stake holders.
Info on the quest location, the flora/fauna and terrain
The main tree species are pine, birch and spruce trees, with occasional willow, juniper or rowans. At the quest site there is a very high diversity of both plant, moss, lichens, trees, both young and old, the quality is equal to a nature reserve or an ancient forrest, with abundant deadwood, very old trees, moss covered ground, and very little traces of human presence or interference.
The area is at a slope, but offers plateaus, smaller and bigger rocks, cliffs, and a creek with drinking water quality running right through the middle. There are no marked paths within the area other than animal trails (gametrails), and the area is generally not evidently accessible or travelled by humans much.
Signs, tracks and sightings of birds, deer, moose, rabbits, foxes and trout in the creek are not uncommon. In the summer months, sheep, cows and the occasional goat graze freely on the hillside. It is highly unlikely to find traces or make contact with a predator such as the Wolverine, Lynx, Wolf, Bear in our area.
Travel & how to get to the meeting point
What about (my) safety during the Solo?
We can assure you that we take safety very serious, and you will get a detailed safety briefing upfront. The safety will take several forms, such as many preventative measures to avoid dangerous situations in the first place, but also protocols for emergencies that work analogue. We are very much used to being with a phone or other means of emergency communication devices these days and it can feel scary to be out alone without. Should a participant feel unable to go without your phone, we offer postal seal bags so that the phone can only be used if absolutely needed.
Family/ relatives/ partners can have an emergency contact number of us so they could reach you indirectly when you are unavailable.
The hosts/ organisers/ protectors are trained in wilderness first aid.
How will I sleep during the retreat?
You will sleep under a tarp, which we will provide, along with instructions on how to set it up for yourself. You can bring your own sleeping mat or rent a reindeer hide from us to sleep on. We will set up a big tarp for the group, where we will gather, cook, and stay dry and comfortable around the fire in case of wind & rain.
If you decide to come in winter/ early spring/ autumn we might stay the first and last night in a cabin to ensure a smooth transition and you might use a canvas tent with an oven during your solo time.
Can I do the retreat as a couple/ together with more people?
Yes that is possible and can be a really valuable experience.
During the solo time in nature, you will however be not together and not able to see or communicate with each other.
What happens if I come out early from the Solo time in nature?
During your solo time in nature, we will be protecting the quest, meaning also that someone is always standby and available 24/7 in case of emergencies or should a quester come out earlier than expected for whatever reason. More details on this will be given during the preparation phase.
Is it possible to do a retreat without the sleeping alone in nature?
Yes, this is possible. We will find out with you together where you want to set the challenge for yourself – maybe for you it is the right thing to spend a full day alone out without the sleeping, or maybe it is already challenging enough to stay alone at a forrest cabin for a few days. We do not want anyone to be in the panic zone or push themselves too hard – the emphasis is on a nature-meditation, not on a survival quest. We support you in what nurtures you.
Is it possible to do longer retreats with a Solo time of 2,3 or 4 days?
Yes, this can be arranged. Send us an inquiry and we will make you a custom offer.
Price, Registration, Payment, Cancellation
The right season, the right weather
We offer the retreats all year round. We believe that participants of retreats choose their own challenge, and that what they choose, and what is here when they come, is exactly what they need to meet, or serves their quest.
From mid October to mid May there can be snow-coverage. A retreat and vision quest is still possible, although we recommend an extra acclimatisation and preparation day. We will then use a cabin as a base.
“Its a gift to yourself to get in contact with deeper questions about anything in your life, Its a challenge that will strengthening your mind and open up your heart your truth to yourself and people around you.
I got from it grounding, Strength, Insight, happiness and love.”
“I consciously embarked on this journey – a unique vision quest tailored entirely to me and my needs. Set in the pure, untouched, and awe-inspiring landscape of Norway, whose power was palpable at every moment! The entire experience was filled with vitality, heart, care, and attention to detail, combined with an extraordinary sense for the right moment. For me, it was a profound testament to humanity. I felt safe at all times, supported by trust, and held within a framework carefully created and consistently maintained by the mentor.”
